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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.79, 329.68 and 123.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.79, 329.68 and 123.67 is: 185.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.79 : 329.68 = 123.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.79/329.68 = 123.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.79x = 329.68 × 123.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.79x = 40,769.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,769.26/219.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.50

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